Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Memphis, Tennessee, registered in 1987, with $412,959 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
254 Court Avenue Suite 412, Memphis, TN, 38103 EIN 62-1287896 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2023)
$413K
▲ 3.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$392K
Net assets
$144K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation: 4 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $350K (FY2017) to $413K (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $30KNet assets $144K
Operating margin
5.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$174K
Total liabilities
$30K
Net assets
$144K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $412,959▲3.2% | $391,808▼10.2% | $143,889▲17.2% | $173,990▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $400,000 | $436,166▲11.4% | $122,738▼22.8% | $192,822▼23.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $400,000▼0.7% | $391,599▲0.5% | $158,904▲5.6% | $251,858▲55.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $403,000▼9.1% | $389,526▲3.5% | $150,503▲1.7% | $161,614▼20.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $443,484▲12.8% | $376,393▼5.7% | $147,923▲83.0% | $203,000▲120% | 990 |
| 2018 | $393,000▲12.3% | $399,200▲12.5% | $80,832▼7.1% | $92,264▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $350,075 | $354,929▼22.8% | $87,032▲41.2% | $98,124▲35.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $459,723 | $61,616 | $72,359 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $5,475 total
1 grant to Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation totaling $5,475, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $5,475 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-1287896, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation's EIN?
- Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1287896.
- How much revenue does Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation report?
- Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation reported $412,959 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation (EIN 62-1287896) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.